IBM Flatpanel Speakers User manual

IBM Flatpanel
Speakers
User’s Guide

OPTIONS
by IBM

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information
under Appendix C, ″Product warranties and notices″on page C-1 .
IBM Flatpanel Speakers
First Edition (March 2001)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by
GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Contents
About this book .....................v
Registering your option ..................v
Safety: read first ....................vii
Part 1: Installation and user’s guide .............1-1
Product Description ...................1-1
Beforeyoubegin...................1-2
Mounting your flatpanel speakers ..............1-3
Mounting the speakers on your desk ............1-3
Mounting the speakers on IBM monitors with accessory clips ....1-4
Mounting the speakers on monitors without accessory clips .....1-5
Connecting the flatpanel speakers to your computer ........1-6
Appendix A. Troubleshooting ...............A-1
Appendix B. Help and service information ...........B-1
WarrantyinformationontheWorldWideWeb..........B-1
Online technical support..................B-1
Telephone technical support ................B-1
Appendix C. Product warranty and notices ..........C-1
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty ..............C-1
Part1-GeneralTerms.................C-1
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..............C-4
Trademarks .....................C-12
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About this book
This manual contains instructions for installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting the IBM®Flatpanel Speakers User’s Guide. The manual is
divided into two parts:
Part 1: Installation and user’s guide
This guide contains abbreviated installation instructions.
This guide also contains the product description and expanded installation
instructions in the following languages:
vEnglish
vFrench
vSpanish
vItalian
vBrazilian Portuguese
vTraditional Chinese
vJapanese
Part 2: Appendixes
The appendixes contain device driver special configuration settings, help and
service information. It also contains the product warranties and notices.
Note: The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from your
hardware.
Registering your option
Thank you for purchasing OPTIONS by IBM. Please take a few moments to
register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to
better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing
products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better
ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the IBM Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/register
IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless
you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive
further information.
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Safety: read first
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety
Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette
produktet.
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Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
P
red inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy.
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Lässäkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Part 1: Installation and user’s guide
This guide contains instructions on how to install and use the IBM Flatpanel
Speakers.
Product Description
The flatpanel speakers will easily stand on your desktop using the integrated
desk stands. You can also attach them to the side of some IBM monitors with
the included accessory mounting bar. The speakers can also be used with IBM
monitors that do not have the accessory bar mounting feature by utilizing the
adhesive clip pads. The accessory bar comes in two parts and is adjustable to
fit a wide range of monitor sizes. The speaker also has two headphone jacks
for private listening.
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Before you begin
In addition to the User’s Guide and Safety Information manual, the option
package includes the following:
Table 1-1.
1Two black flat panel
speakers
5Two attached elbow end
clips
9One power cord
2Four rubber plugs 6Four accessory T-Clips 10One 1.82 m (6 ft) stereo
mini-plug cable for audio
input
3Two accessory bar clips 7Four accessory clip pads
with adhesive
11One 1.82 m (6 ft) stereo
mini-plug cable for
connection to left speaker
4Two accessory bars 8One 12 V dc power adapter
If any of these items are not in this option package contact the place of
purchase.
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Mounting your flatpanel speakers
There are three ways to mount your flatpanel speakers:
1. If you are mounting your speakers on your desk, go to “Mounting the
speakers on your desk”.
2. If you are mounting your speakers on IBM monitors with accessory clips,
go to “Mounting the speakers on IBM monitors with accessory clips”on
page 1-4.
3. If you are mounting your speakers on monitors without accessory clips, go
to “Mounting the speakers on monitors without accessory clips”on
page 1-5.
Mounting the speakers on your desk
Follow these instructions to mount your flatpanel speaker on your desk using
the attached stands.
Note: Do not remove the rubber plugs.
1. Determine where you want to place the speakers.
2. Unfold the base of the stands from the bottom rear of the speakers so that
the speakers stand upright, as shown in the following illustration.
3. Continue with the set up as described in “Connecting the flatpanel
speakers to your computer”on page 1-6.
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Mounting the speakers on IBM monitors with accessory
clips
Follow these instructions if your IBM monitor has provisions for using the
accessory bar.
1. Remove the rubber plugs from each speaker and install the T-Clips by
inserting the tab into the slot vertically and rotate, as shown in the
following illustration.
2. Snap the open ends of the T-Clips onto the accessory bar at the desired
height (repeat for other side).
3. Insert the accessory bar with attached T-Clips to the speaker clips on the
sides of your monitor, as shown in the following illustration.
4. Continue with the set up as described in “Connecting the flatpanel
speakers to your computer”on page 1-6.
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Mounting the speakers on monitors without accessory clips
Follow these instructions if your monitor does not have provisions for using
the accessory bar.
1. Remove the rubber plugs from each speaker and install the T-Clips by
inserting the tab into the slot vertically and rotate, as shown in the
following illustration.
2. Snap the open ends of the T-Clips onto the accessory bar at the desired
height (repeat for other side).
3. Next, attach one accessory clip pad with adhesive to the T-Clip, and the
other accessory clip pad with adhesive to the elbow end clip.
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4. Peel off the adhesive liner and attach the accessory bar to your monitor, as
shown in the following illustration.
5. Continue with the set up as described in “Connecting the flatpanel
speakers to your computer”.
Connecting the flatpanel speakers to your computer
Follow these steps to connect the flatpanel speakers to your computer, refer to
the following illustration for identification.
Table 1-2.
1Line input jack 4Left speaker line input jack
2Line output jack to left speaker 5Headphone jacks
312V dc power input
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1. Determine where the line out terminal is on your computer.
vNormally there are several ports on the back of your computer. Refer to
the owner’s manual for the computer to determine location.
vIf the plug supplied does not fit, it is not a stereo mini-plug. Therefore,
you must use an appropriate adapter.
vIf a line out terminal is unavailable, use the headphone jack.
2. Turn off your computer or stereo system.
3. Plug one end of the stereo mini-plug cable to the line out terminal of the
computer.
4. Plug the other end of the stereo mini plug cable into the line input jack 1
of the right speaker.
5. Plug one end of the second mini-plug cable into the right speaker line
output jack 2and plug the other end into the left speaker line input jack
4.
6. Connect the power adapter to the 12 V dc power input 3of the right
speaker. Then plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.
Note: Be sure to test your speakers with your computer microphone on
(refer to the documentation that comes with your computer). If the
speakers are placed too closely to the microphone, they will produce
a howling sound (feedback). To avoid this situation, with the
microphone on, turn the volume of the speakers all the way up and
hold them where you plan to mount them. If you hear a howling
sound, move the speakers towards the back of the monitor. This
eliminates the howling sound by placing the speakers farther away
from the microphone.
7. Turn the volume on the speakers all the way down, (turn
counterclockwise).
8. Turn on your computer and play your favorite music or audio.
vAdjust the volume on your speakers to a comfortable level.
vIf there is no sound, check the volume control and all the connections.
vIf this still does not work, see “Appendix A. Troubleshooting”on
page A-1.
9. For private listening use headphone jacks.
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Appendix A. Troubleshooting
If you have problems after installing the speakers, refer to the following
information for possible solutions.
No sound - check all stereo mini-plug connections and turn connectors slightly
to ensure proper contact. Make sure that the power supply is plugged in
properly. Make sure you inserted the other end of the stereo mini-plug cable
into the line out of your computer or stereo system. On some systems this
might also be the headphone jack. Refer to the systems manuals for these
products to find the line out, and for information on adjusting line out volume.
Also, make sure sound is coming from your computer.
Sound is too high/low - adjust the volume on the computer or stereo system.
Also you can adjust the volume on the speakers.
Sound suddenly cuts out - check all connections to ensure proper contact.
Restart the computer.
Constant buzzing - check all stereo mini-plug connections and turn connectors
slightly to insure proper contact.
Constant howling/feedback - turn down the volume or move the speakers
further away from your microphone. You can also turn your microphone off.
To do this, refer to the documentation that comes with your computer.
If none of the above solve your problem, go to “Appendix B. Help and service
information”on page B-1.
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Appendix B. Help and service information
This section contains information on how to obtain warranty information on
the World Wide Web and online and telephone technical support.
Warranty information on the World Wide Web
Machine - IBM Flatpanel Speakers
Warranty period* - One year
* Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are
eligible for on-site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed.
The IBM Machine Warranties Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/ contains a
worldwide overview of the IBM Limited Warranty for IBM Machines, a
glossary of terms used in the Statement of Limited Warranty, Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ), and links to Product Support Web pages. The IBM Statement
of Limited Warranty is available from this Web site in 29 languages in Portable
Document Format (PDF).
Online technical support
Online technical support is available during the life of your product. Online
assistance can be obtained through the Personal Computing Support Web site
and the IBM Automated Fax System.
Online technical support
IBM Personal Computing Support Web site http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
IBM Automated Fax System 1-800-426-3395 (U.S. and Canada)
During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of
defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed
in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your
technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
Telephone technical support
Installation and configuration support through the HelpCenter will be
withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM’s discretion, 90 days after the
option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings,
including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
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To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the
following information as possible:
vOption name
vOption number
vProof of purchase
vComputer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual
vExact wording of the error message (if any)
vDescription of the problem
vHardware and software configuration information for your system
If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative might
want to walk you through the problem during the call.
For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the
following table or to the enclosed technical support insert. If the number is not
provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response
time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.
Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada (Toronto only) 416-383-3344
Canada (all other) 1-800-565-3344
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico 1-800-772-2227
All other countries Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/,
and click HelpCenter Phone List.
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